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~*~Time To Count Calories!~*~ Up to this point, the focus with the meal plan has been to consume adequate calories to support your weight training goals. Moving forward, it will be necessary to determine a specific calorie range to increase your fat burning potential while maintaining your hard earned muscle. Follow this…

This is a day early... But I don't want to forget it Week 7 Day 43 Arms, Abs & Cardio Day 44 Legs Day 45 Chest, Abs & Cardio Day 46 Shoulders Day 47 Legs Day 48 Back, Delts & Cardio Day 49 Rest ~*~Time To Count Calories!~*~ Up to this point, the focus with the meal plan has been to consume adequate calories to support your…

Jamie's message for day 41: The finish line for this week is near, and some leg training will carry you across. Your hamstrings, quads and calves all will benefit this cutting-edge workout. So what are you waiting for? Let's work hard and make this one count!

Jamie's message for day 40: One of the best ways to make your midsection appear toned and tighter is to sculpt some nice, rounded shoulders. This workout is your chisel, basically. Let's ace that cardiovascular training today, too. A strong heart and lungs are as important as a good-looking body, and will last your even…

Jamie's message for day 39: Toned arms, tight abs, and fat loss: Who doesn't want all three? Make your body a cellulite-free zone with today's workout. Don't be alarmed by exercise names like "skull-crushers." It's just an old-school ways of saying triceps extension, not to mention a great way to avoid chicken arms. So…

I have done it twice: 1) from 2 pound lost to 1 pound lost goal 2) from 1 pound lost to 1/2 pound lost goal. I am now aiming for 1/2 pound lost and I am doing about 1 pound each week..... it does work. You may gain weight for the first week but it takes your body 2-3 weeks to adjust to the change. I always suggest trying…

Jamie's message for day 38: Toned, sculpted legs require resistance training. This workout hits your legs from all angles for complete, balanced development. No need to flick the treadmill's "on" switch today -- give your lungs a breather while we work your legs. See you at the gym!

I remember something that the medium intensity cardio is where you can talk to hold a conversation, but that you don't want to. I would think that between a 3.0 and 3.5 is medium on the treadmill. If the arc trainer has a heart monitor (like on the handles) check that often and keep it in a medium zone... I did the…

Jamie's message for day 37: The beauty of my training approach is while your back is recovering from yesterday's workout, you can train chest only a day later. You're pushing -- not pulling -- so one muscle group grows while the other works. For good measure, let's do some abdominal training and cardio as well. We'll tone…

Jamie's message for day 36: You're entering Week 6, and nearing the halfway point of the program. Congrats! Time to hit those "pull" muscles again with this science-based back workout. I've also thrown some cardio into the mix to amp up the fat burning. So let's get started, shall we? If you've come this far, you're going…

Jamie's Message for day 35: Finally, a day of rest. You deserve it! Great job on a great week. Let's finish Week 5 by talking about fat. Don't fear it! Yes, we've been fighting body fat, but I'm talking about healthful dietary fats, or "good" fats. Good fats are actually an essential part of your diet and are critical for…

Jamie's message for day 34: Relax… tomorrow. Today, I'm asking you to dig deep with me and find the strength for one more all-out legs workout. I know we're tired, but we'll both feel amazing once we're out of the gym today. Almost time to get off our feet and rest our legs. Almost. Let's earn it.

Welcome LindsayInNYC and Michelle333... hopefully you will find the group beneficial!

Jamie's message for day 33: Shoulders say strong, proud and sexy. Let's train ours to speak loudly. Only one more workout this week! Press your way to well-deserved rest

I think the point was just the main difference in size... I think that both women worked really hard to obtain the body they have. I just am not sure the "standard" should have been raised. I like number one better and then also Rachel McLish or Nicole Wilkens.... Jamie Eason is one that I admire.

Jamie' s message for day 32: Nothing sets a gal apart from the crowd like a pair of toned arms. After our cardio, abs and arms training today, sleeveless dresses will beg you to buy them. Need some motivation in the gym? Think about that shopping spree!

Yesterday was Chest/Abs/Cardio. I had to jump around on the exercises because the weight side of the YMCA was pretty busy. I started with the wide grip bench press and did a warm up set at 20 pounds (the bar used in all bench press is 45 pounds so this is a total of 65 pounds). Then the three sets went like this: 30…

I agree with the posters that suggest slowing down and adding distance as you go. I also agree with C25K because it works for so many people (myself included). To run 4 miles at your speed, slow down; take some walk breaks when you reach your max and then run more; add more distance (of only running) to your workout. To…

Jamie's message for day 31: Has cardio left your quads wanting more? Today's your chance to let them move some weight! After today, you're halfway through this week's workout split. Power over the hill with a pair of strong legs

Jamie's message for day 30: Yesterday we worked on building a bombshell back. Today, we're sculpting a fabulous front. For those exercises grouped as a "superset," do each in succession and THEN rest at the end of the grouping. Having done so, go back and repeat the same sequence. Continue in this fashion until all the…

Ditto ^^ = I do the three sets of one exercise with a minute rest between them. Then I take maybe 3 minutes rest to get to the next exercise depending on what it is and if I have to set anything up

Female Diet for Phase 2 Breakfast = egg whites 5/ vegetables Unlimited/ starch 1 serving Mid-morning = turkey or chicken muffins 2 / Other Options: 4 homemade protein bars or Small meal option/ vegetables Unlimited Lunch: lean meat (chicken breast, white meat turkey; white fish like tilapia and orange roughy) 6 oz/ starch…

Today was the first day of PHASE TWO!!! It was Back&Cardio day. The first exercise was wide grip overhanded pull ups. Since I can't do those I modified with the Smith Bar on an incline. I did the first set with some struggle and then the last two sets I had to break into groups of 5 to get then done. Next was the…

Do what you need and keep going no matter what!!! :wink:

We can do it! Fear only makes you that much stronger :bigsmile:

Jamie's Message for day 29 It's Day 1 of Phase 2. Congratulations, we're now 5 weeks into Living Fit! We're coming fresh off two days of much-needed rest. I hope you feel revitalized, rejuvenated, and eager to hit the gym! We're kicking things off with a beautiful back and cardio workout. Remember: don't sacrifice safety…

Jamie's message for day 28 Another day for some much-needed rest, maybe even some meditation. If you'd like to enlighten yourself, let's learn a little about various protein sources. First off, we're looking for lean. Your top two choices include chicken and turkey. And even though both are tasty and versatile meats,…

Jamie's message for day 27 Recovery, rest and repair are the name of the game for today, so give yourself some "me" time. For starters, take time to learn about a little thing called casein protein! Casein protein is usually derived from milk, as is whey. The main difference between the two is that, whereas whey is a…

This is really behind but on Tuesday I did the leg workout for the first time this week. The exercises started with the leg extensions and those were at 110 pounds each. Moved on to the wide stance babell squat and made sure I found that foam pad again. Those were all done at the 70 pounds again. Next I moved onto the…

Weight: 164.0 Chest: 38.5 Waist (Belly Button level): 39.25 Hips: 42.5 Thighs: 21 Arms: 12 I am going to take pictures again so I have them after each phase :wink: